noun
- plural of bacteriolysis; the destruction or dissolution of bacterial cells, typically by antibodies, enzymes, or other agents
Usage: technical; biology/microbiology
Examples
- The bacteriolyses observed in the culture were caused by the addition of lysozyme.
- Researchers studied various bacteriolyses mechanisms to develop new antibiotics.
- Complement-mediated bacteriolyses is an important part of the immune response.
- The bacteriolyses of pathogenic bacteria can be enhanced by specific antibodies.
- Multiple bacteriolyses events were detected under the microscope during the experiment.